Top takeaway: Take MCN’s 2026 Current Conditions Survey by July 24 to help identify current sector challenges and opportunities. Participating in MCN’s 2026 Current Conditions Survey is one way you can help… Continue reading How is your nonprofit doing? Take 2026 Current Conditions Survey
Author: Laura Dunford
MCN president takes sabbatical: time for rest & reflection
From MCN’s president & CEO, Nonoko Sato: I wanted to share that the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Board of Directors approved a three-month sabbatical for me this summer. Due to… Continue reading MCN president takes sabbatical: time for rest & reflection
Action alert: Oppose sweeping changes to federal grantmaking
Top takeaway: A new OMB proposal would create significant financial risk and instability for federal grantees, including nonprofits, making it more difficult to provide vital services to communities. On May… Continue reading Action alert: Oppose sweeping changes to federal grantmaking
Taking back the narrative: proactive nonprofit talking points
This article was written by Laura Dunford, MCN deputy communications director, and originally published in the Fall 2025 issue of Nonprofit News: Nonprofit Volatility. Read the full issue. Top takeaway: Messaging… Continue reading Taking back the narrative: proactive nonprofit talking points
Survey: improve state grantmaking policies
Top takeaway: The Office of Grant’s Management is asking for input by May 8 on three areas – payments, reports, and monitoring. Plus May 4 State Grant Payments Listening Session. Nonprofits… Continue reading Survey: improve state grantmaking policies
Making RFPs user-friendly: advocacy update
Top takeaway: A bill requiring a standardized RFP template has passed a committee in the House last week and can now be taken up on the floor. We are cautiously… Continue reading Making RFPs user-friendly: advocacy update
Where fraud has actually occurred + state recommendations
Top takeaway: What actually happened in the most widely reported cases of fraud, plus recommendations that are grounded in evidence. In recent months, MCN has heard from many of you… Continue reading Where fraud has actually occurred + state recommendations
Take action: opposing the Gov.’s legislatively named grants ban
Top takeaway: The proposed ban is misguided in its attempt to curb fraud and could be harmful to nonprofits. MCN opposes the ban and we need your help. View the… Continue reading Take action: opposing the Gov.’s legislatively named grants ban
Speak up for your mission: how to start public policy work
This article was written by Marie Ellis, MCN senior public policy advisor, and originally published in the Summer 2025 issue of Nonprofit News: Special Nonprofit Advocacy Issue. Read the full… Continue reading Speak up for your mission: how to start public policy work
2026 legislative session, public policy priorities
Top takeaway: 2026 policy priorities include uphold and protect the role of the nonprofit sector; advance budget, tax, and economic policies that create a more equitable Minnesota; build a strong… Continue reading 2026 legislative session, public policy priorities